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How to map quadrillions of miles of underground fungi

NPR | By Zephyr Weinreich,
Patrick Jarenwattananon, Adrian Florido
Published June 16, 2026 at 2:29 PM PDT

NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with ecologist Justin Stewart about mapping the complex network of fungi connecting the Earth's plants.

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Adrian Florido
Adrian Florido is a national correspondent for NPR covering race and identity in America.